Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their strong solidarity with Palestinians during a key session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers, strongly denouncing Israeli aggression while pressing for ceasefire and humanitarian access.
Solidarity Voices and Strategic Support.
At an Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated his nation’s support for Palestine in solidarity with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Both leaders also noted their deep-seated brotherly relations between their nations while promising multifaceted cooperation while condemning Gaza violence. (Sources: The Express Tribune + Arab News + Dunya News).
They voiced grave concern over Israel’s military operations in Gaza, characterizing them as violations of international law and humanitarian norms. Both groups called for immediate cessation of aggression as well as humanitarian support to the besieged Palestinian population. For more details, read The Express Tribune story.
At Dar and Fidan’s meeting on the sidelines of OIC Session in Jeddah, which also involved diplomatic exchanges between Egypt, Algeria, and other Muslim-majority nations. A consensus emerged regarding ceasefire, humanitarian relief, and political stability – Arab News 24 News HD reported:
Pakistan reinforced its commitment to building solidarity within the Muslim Ummah by strengthening cooperation on humanitarian, diplomatic and political fronts. Pakistan Foreign Minister Asif Dar also met with foreign ministers from several nations such as Egypt, Algeria, Bangladesh Malaysia and Iran, emphasizing their shared responsibility toward peace and unity. As Arab News reports:
Strengthening Strategic Ties
As well as Palestine, this meeting provided a platform to strengthen Pakistan-Turkiye bilateral ties. Dar emphasized opportunities for improved cooperation across multiple sectors–from trade and technology to defense and energy production–suggesting mutual interest in deeper strategic collaboration between both nations. radio.gov.pk on Arab News + 3 on Dunya News.
Historical Continuity and Diplomatic Cooperation are hallmarks of successful relations.
Pakistan and Palestine have had a longstanding and close relationship, with both countries maintaining diplomatic ties since 1988 when they recognized each other and opening an embassy for Palestinian representation in Islamabad since 2017. For their part, Palestinian aspirations has long been met by Pakistan – they even established formal diplomatic relations in 1988! Since that time they have even hosted their embassy there. en.wikipedia.org
Turkey, in particular, was among the early modern states to recognize Palestine and to provide humanitarian relief services. (Wikipedia).
Pakistan and Turkiye’s statements reflect mounting frustration within the OIC over Gaza’s escalation. Furthermore, mounting humanitarian concerns as well as Israel’s military operations have intensified calls for international intervention to restore stability, uphold humanitarian principles, and revive prospects of a two-state solution.
As OIC foreign ministers convene and global attention builds, Pakistan and Turkiye appear poised to play a central role in forging a united Muslim response. Their coordinated stance could have far-reaching diplomatic repercussions; potentially prompting renewed ceasefire negotiations, ending hostilities and offering Palestinians a lasting solution toward lasting peace.